PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor Pending is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fur Era
vs
Pending

176 cm
26
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

150 cm
38
130 lbs
41 - 57 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Fur Era!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 57 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fur Era shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pending but Pending pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pending is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Fur Era drives through with a takedown into Pending's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fur Era wants to control from the top but Pending keeps moving.
Pending trying to keep a closed guard but Fur Era is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Fur Era has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pending swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fur Era will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Pending looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fur Era is working Pending over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fur Era is chipping away with strikes.
Fur Era trying to control the position but Pending is working away.
Pending should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pending is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fur Era connects with a decent elbow.
Fur Era working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pending's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fur Era cracks Pending with a big right hand but Pending just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fur Era is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pending will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending wants to control but Fur Era postures up.
Fur Era wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pending keeps working.
Pending can't do much from the bottom here.
Fur Era working the body and head with strikes.
Fur Era landing a few strikes.
Pending tries to bench press Fur Era off him but Fur Era keeps the position.
Fur Era trying to control the action but Pending is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pending's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era landing strikes.
Pending is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fur Era connects with a decent elbow.
Fur Era is working Pending over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fur Era scoring with punches from side control.
Fur Era wants to stand but Pending has his arm trapped.
Fur Era working away.
Fur Era cracks Pending with a big right hand but Pending just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pending gets back to half guard.
Fur Era is nestled in close to Pending, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pending trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era lands strikes from half guard.
Fur Era tries to pass to full mount but Pending defends it.
Fur Era working the head and body with strikes.
Pending gets back to full guard.

Pending is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
Fur Era trying to control but Pending is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pending is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Fur Era dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pending tries to sprawl but Fur Era drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fur Era trying to control from half guard but Pending is working away.
Pending is looking for a sweep. Fur Era is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fur Era winds up and cracks Pending with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Fur Era there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era working the head and body with strikes.
Fur Era working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Pending looking for submissions off his back.
Pending is breathing heavily.
Fur Era lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fur Era connects with a nice short shot to Pending's temple.
Pending is looking for a sweep. Fur Era is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fur Era is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fur Era stalling away here and it's allowed Pending to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fur Era scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fur Era is in close to Pending's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Pending is rocked!
Fur Era with a nice head shot there.
Pending is still in real trouble! Can Fur Era finish him?
Fur Era trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pending's guard.
Fur Era is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pending can do to turn this around?
Fur Era lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Bi-polar Asylum inform us that Pending has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fur Era is working Pending over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fur Era looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fur Era working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pending's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fur Era's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fur Era landing with the ground and pound.
Fur Era lands a couple of digs.
Fur Era sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pending's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fur Era looking to pass the guard.
Fur Era makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fur Era postures up and lands a big shot to Pending's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fur Era's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fur Era is working Pending over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pending has momentary wrist control but Fur Era slips an elbow through the middle.
Fur Era lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Pending is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pending is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era scoring with punches to the head and body.

Pending looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fur Era passes into half guard.

Pending looking for submissions off his back.
Fur Era is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Pending is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fur Era pulls his head out easily.
Pending seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fur Era scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Fur Era dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pending gets caught napping as Fur Era dives in and scores a takedown. Pending manages to retain guard.
Fur Era postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pending throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pending escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fur Era gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fur Era keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pending's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era trying to control but Pending is working from the bottom.
Pending takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pending working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fur Era doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fur Era manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fur Era works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fur Era tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pending.

Pending actively working from the bottom here.
Fur Era working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fur Era wants to pass to mount but Pending is defending the position.
Fur Era working Pending over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fur Era seems content to control.
Fur Era is nestled in close to Pending, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fur Era looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pending with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fur Era looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pending tries to roll over but Fur Era keeps him under control.
Fur Era looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pending with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pending has hold of Fur Era's hands but Fur Era slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fur Era drops an elbow to the side of Pending's head.
Pending is trying to maintain the position but Fur Era is very close to passing his half guard.
Fur Era slips a nice elbow through Pending's hands, connecting with Pending's forehead.
William Fur Era overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending tries to get to full guard but Fur Era has control of the leg.

Pending is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fur Era pulls his head out easily.
Pending on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fur Era is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fur Era working over Pending with some ground and pound. Pending looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pending on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but Pending defending well.
Pending makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pending.
Fur Era working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pending has his foot on Fur Era's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fur Era works his way back into a safe position though.

Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fur Era is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pending is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fur Era content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Fur Era showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fur Era, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Fur Era!
In his post fight interview, William Fur Era started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.